About the role

Chester Medical School is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Translational Medicine (Orthopaedics) to join our growing Medical Sciences division. This is a key academic leadership role with responsibility for leading the MSc Translational Medicine (Orthopaedics) pathway.

You will provide strategic oversight of the programme, ensuring an excellent student experience and high quality teaching that reflects current research and clinical practice. The role offers a unique opportunity to shape a truly translational, bench to bedside curriculum and contribute to the continued growth of the Medical School.

About Chester Medical School – Medical Sciences

Medical Sciences is a dynamic and forward thinking division committed to excellence in education, and healthcare practice. We deliver a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, and a suite of MSc programmes in Translational Medicine, alongside an MRes in Medical Science.

We pride ourselves on a supportive and collaborative environment, strong links with healthcare partners, and a focus on preparing graduates to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.

The role

You will play a central role in teaching, and academic leadership within the division.

Key responsibilities include

• Lead the design and delivery of the MSc Translational Medicine (Orthopaedics) pathway
• Deliver high quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Develop innovative teaching and assessment strategies
• Contribute to modules in clinical medicine, orthopaedics, and translational research
• Supervise postgraduate and research degree students
• Contribute to CPD provision and professional engagement
• Undertake leadership roles including module and course leadership

About you

You will be an experienced academic with expertise in orthopaedics and translational medicine, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student success.

You will have

• A good first degree in a relevant discipline
• A Masters or PhD in a relevant field
• Fellowship of Advance HE or willingness to obtain
• Significant experience teaching in higher education
• Expertise in orthopaedics and translational medicine
• A developing or established research profile
• Experience supervising postgraduate students
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Why join us

This is an exciting opportunity to join Chester Medical School at a time of significant growth. You will have the opportunity to shape an innovative programme and support the development of future healthcare professionals and translational scientists.

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit the University of Chester website by clicking the 'Apply' button

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